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The International Journal of Sciences and Education (IJSE) is a peer-reviewed, international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge and educational research. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and scholars to publish high-quality research that contributes to scientific innovation, educational development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
IJSE welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, short communications, technical reports, and scholarly perspectives that address theoretical, empirical, and practical issues in science and education. The journal encourages the dissemination of innovative ideas, research findings, and evidence-based practices that support academic excellence and societal progress.
The journal aims to promote excellence in research, foster global academic exchange, and encourage the integration of scientific discoveries with educational practices for sustainable societal development. By bridging the gap between scientific advancement and educational innovation, IJSE supports the creation of knowledge that benefits learners, researchers, institutions, and communities worldwide.
The journal welcomes submissions from, but not limited to, the following areas:
Science Disciplines
• Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Earth and Geological Sciences
• Agricultural Sciences
• Health and Life Sciences
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Biotechnology and Genetics
Education Disciplines
• Educational Research
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Teaching and Learning Methodologies
• Educational Technology
• E-Learning and Distance Education
• STEM Education
• Higher Education Studies
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Educational Psychology
• Inclusive and Special Education
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Educational Leadership and Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Science Education
• Mathematics Education
• Language and Literacy Education
Interdisciplinary Areas
• Science Communication
• Sustainable Development Education
• Digital Transformation in Education
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education
• Learning Analytics
• Educational Data Mining
• Public Engagement in Science
• Ethics in Science and Education
Peer Review Process
IJSE follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and originality of published work.
Initial Editorial Assessment
• Relevance to the journal's scope
• Originality and significance
• Compliance with submission requirements
• Ethical and research standards
• Language and presentation quality
Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to authors before peer review.
Double-Blind Peer Review
• Each eligible manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts.
• Author and reviewer identities remain confidential throughout the review process.
• Reviewers assess originality, methodology, scientific rigor, relevance, clarity, and contribution to the field.
• Editorial decisions include:
○ Accept
○ Accept with Minor Revisions
○ Major Revisions Required
○ Reject
The journal adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics standards and follows guidelines established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and relevant academic publishing bodies.
Authors must disclose:
• Conflicts of interest
• Sources of funding
• Ethical approval for studies involving humans or animals
• Informed consent where applicable
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Submissions containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, manipulated images, or unethical research practices will be rejected.
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Short Communications
• Case Studies
• Technical Notes
• Educational Innovations
• Perspectives and Commentaries
• Letters to the Editor
Manuscript Preparation
Title Page
• Full manuscript title
• Author names
• Institutional affiliations
• Corresponding author details
• ORCID identifiers (recommended)
Abstract
A structured abstract of 200–300 words should include:
• Background
• Objectives
• Methods
• Results
• Conclusion
Authors should provide 4–6 keywords.
Manuscript Structure
Original Research Articles
1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Materials and Methods
4. Results
5. Discussion
6. Conclusion
7. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
8. Funding Statement
9. Conflict of Interest Statement
10. References
Review Articles
1. Introduction
2. Review Methodology
3. Main Discussion
4. Conclusions and Future Directions
5. References
Word Limits
Original Research: 4,000–7,000 words
Review Article: 5,000–8,000 words
Case Study: 2,000–4,000 words
Short Communication: 1,500–3,000 words
Letter to Editor: Up to 1,000 words
Formatting Requirements
• Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
• Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
• Double-line spacing.
• Continuous page numbering.
• SI units should be used throughout the manuscript.
• Figures and tables should be cited within the text.
References
References should follow either:
• APA (7th Edition) style for education-related manuscripts, or
• Vancouver style for science and health-related manuscripts.
Authors should ensure accuracy and completeness of all references.
Tables and Figures
• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.
• High-resolution images should be submitted separately.
• Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material.
Authorship Criteria
Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to:
• Research conception and design
• Data collection, analysis, or interpretation
• Manuscript drafting or critical revision
• Final approval of the submitted version
All authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.
Submission Process
Authors should submit manuscripts through the journal's online submission system along with:
• Cover letter
• Ethical approval documentation (if applicable)
• Conflict of interest declaration
• Copyright and authorship forms
Open Access Policy
IJSE supports the dissemination of scientific knowledge through open access publishing. Published articles are freely available to readers worldwide, increasing visibility, accessibility, and research impact.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article under the journal's licensing policy.
Introduction
The International Journal of Sciences and Education (IJSE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing and academic integrity. The journal promotes responsible research practices and ethical conduct among authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers.
IJSE follows internationally recognized principles of scholarly publishing and adopts the ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other relevant professional organizations.
The journal seeks to ensure transparency, fairness, accountability, and integrity throughout the publication process and is committed to safeguarding the quality and credibility of the scientific and educational research it publishes.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Originality and Academic Integrity
Authors must submit original manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by another journal.
The following practices are considered unethical and unacceptable:
• Plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Image manipulation
• Citation manipulation
• Duplicate publication
• Redundant publication
Any manuscript found to contain such misconduct may be rejected or retracted.
Multiple and Concurrent Submissions
Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals. Submission of substantially similar work to more than one publication outlet is considered unethical.
Authorship and Contributions
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:
• Conceptualization and design
• Data collection
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Manuscript preparation
• Critical revision of the manuscript
All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.
Data Accuracy and Transparency
Authors are responsible for ensuring that all data presented in their manuscript are accurate, authentic, and verifiable. Authors should maintain research records and provide supporting data upon request by the editorial office.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationships that could influence the interpretation or presentation of research findings. All funding sources and sponsorships must be clearly acknowledged.
Human Participants and Educational Research Ethics
Research involving human participants, students, teachers, educational institutions, or communities must comply with applicable ethical standards.
Authors must:
• Obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board when required.
• Secure informed consent from participants.
• Protect participant privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensure voluntary participation without coercion.
Special care must be taken when research involves minors or vulnerable populations.
Artificial Intelligence and Generative Tools
Authors must disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools in manuscript preparation, data analysis, image generation, or content development. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted work.
Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Confidentiality
Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share, discuss, or distribute manuscript content without authorization from the editorial office.
Objectivity and Fairness
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Reviewers should provide constructive comments supported by evidence and scholarly reasoning.
Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should decline invitations to review manuscripts if they have conflicts of interest arising from:
• Personal relationships
• Professional collaborations
• Institutional affiliations
• Financial interests
Identification of Ethical Concerns
Reviewers are expected to notify editors of:
• Suspected plagiarism
• Duplicate publication
• Ethical misconduct
• Data inconsistencies
• Significant overlap with previously published work
Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editorial Independence
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of:
• Academic merit
• Originality
• Scientific validity
• Educational significance
• Relevance to the journal's scope
Editorial decisions shall not be influenced by race, nationality, gender, religion, institutional affiliation, political beliefs, or personal characteristics of authors.
Fair Peer Review
Editors shall ensure that all manuscripts undergo a fair, unbiased, and timely peer-review process.
Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations, scientific merit, and journal standards.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and must not disclose manuscript information to unauthorized individuals.
Management of Conflicts of Interest
Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest.
Appropriate editorial arrangements shall be made when conflicts arise.
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief has final responsibility for publication decisions based on:
• Reviewer reports
• Editorial assessment
• Ethical considerations
• Journal policies
Publication Misconduct
The journal considers the following actions to constitute publication misconduct:
• Plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Duplicate publication
• Simultaneous submission
• Authorship manipulation
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Peer-review manipulation
• Citation manipulation
• Ethical approval fraud
Suspected misconduct will be investigated according to established editorial procedures.
Sanctions may include:
• Manuscript rejection
• Publication retraction
• Publication of corrections
• Notification of institutions
• Temporary or permanent submission restrictions
Plagiarism Policy
All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts containing substantial similarity to previously published works.
Authors are responsible for ensuring proper citation and attribution of all referenced materials.
Corrections and Retractions
When errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal may publish:
• Corrections
• Errata
• Expressions of Concern
• Retractions
Such actions are undertaken to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written explanation to the Editor-in-Chief.
Complaints concerning editorial conduct, peer review, publication ethics, or journal policies will be handled fairly, transparently, and confidentially.
Open Access and Research Integrity
IJSE is committed to promoting the broad dissemination of scientific and educational knowledge through responsible publishing practices.
The journal supports transparency, reproducibility, and ethical scholarship while maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity.
All participants in the publication process—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—are expected to uphold these ethical principles and contribute to the advancement of trustworthy and high-quality research.
